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Users are encouraged to '''downvote''' and '''avoid making''' segments with the following issues:
Users are encouraged to '''downvote''' and '''avoid making''' segments with the following issues:


# The segment doesn't fit the category it's in.
* Doesn't fit the category it's in
# It includes information relevant to the main content of the video.
**If the timing is correct, you can click ✏️ and select "Change Category". This needs to be done in the notice that appears after skipping, not the popup.
# The whole video is about (or closely related to) the thing you're making a segment on.
* Includes information relevant to the main content of the video <ref>This does not apply to [[Filler Tangent]]. See the wiki page for details</ref>
#* Don't make segments covering the entire video.
* The whole video is about (or closely related to) the thing you're making a segment on
#*Submit a [[Full Video Labels|Full Video Label]] using the proper category.
** If all mentions cannot be cleanly cut or could show bias, don't include the sponsor disclosure and instead submit a [[Full Video Labels|Full Video Label]] for that category.
#* If the video isn't entirely about a sponsor but could show bias for the sponsor, don't include the sponsor disclosure and submit a [[Full Video Labels|Full Video Label]] using the sponsor category.
**Don't make segments covering the entire video
# The transition feels awkward (poorly timed, not seamless).
* The transition is poorly timed or not [[Advice for submitting|seamless]]
#* When possible, avoid starting in the middle of words or sentences. The other points take precedence, however.
**Include segues<ref>Sections made specifically to smoothly move into a sponsor or other categories</ref> when possible and exclude any additional or irrelevant content not necessary for a seamless skip
#* You should include segues when possible. (Sections made specifically to smoothly move into a sponsor or other categories).
**Seek frame-by-frame with <code>,</code> and <code>.</code> Segments should start at least '''''2 frames before''''' visual changes and end on the '''''first frame after''''' the segment
#*Do not include anything not relevant to the category or not necessary to make the segment seamless.
**Segments at the start should start at '''''00:00.0''''' and segments at the end should go to the very end of the video <ref>Make sure start segments start at exactly <code>0:0.0</code> . This can be done with the <code>Home</code> Key. Segments going until the end of the video should not end before the actual end. This can be done with the <code>End</code> key and on Vanced, the time might have to be rounded up to the next second</ref>
#*Segments at the beginning should start at exactly 0.00 and segment at the end should end at the exact end of the video (use the 'end' button in the submission notice).
*Segment that adds onto an existing bad segment. Instead, submit a new segment covering the entire section.
# Skipping it would detract from the viewer experience.
*Skips visuals that does not cover the entire screen (overlays or banners) See [[Mute Segment]]
#* If it's way too short (less than 2 seconds) '''''and''''' introduces awkward transitions, prefer against doing it.
 
#The segment adds onto an existing segment.
==== If you have any questions about specifics, feel free to ask in [https://discord.gg/SponsorBlock Discord] or [https://matrix.to/#/#sponsor:ajay.app?via=ajay.app&via=matrix.org&via=mozilla.org Matrix] ====
#*Doing this will cause your segment to compete with the existing segment, so only one of them will be shown.
#*If an existing segment is poorly timed, do not submit another segment to fix it. Downvote and submit your own segment covering the whole section.
#*Send it to <code>#incorrect-submissions</code> on [https://discord.gg/SponsorBlock Discord] if you are unsure or would like a VIP to have a look at it.
#The segment skips something visual that does not cover the entire screen (overlays or banners).
#*If the segment occurs during actual content, try using a [[Mute Segment]] instead.
For more specifics on how to make high quality submissions, see [[Advice for submitting]].
For more specifics on how to make high quality submissions, see [[Advice for submitting]].


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